Applying to Government Funding Programs
What to Do When Applying For Funding For Your Small Business:
- DO apply on time: If you miss the funding program deadlines, your application will be denied
- **DO proof the application: **Get help proof reading the funding application to make sure you didn’t miss something
- **DO get help searching: **Searching for funding programs is hard. Get professional help to find the right programs for you.
- **DO apply with a business plan: **A critical part to any funding application is having a professional business plan along with the application
- **DO be patient: **Don’t give up. Funding programs change all the time. If you don’t get funding now, don’t give up and be patient!
What NOT to Do When Applying For Funding For Your Small Business:
- DON’T assume: Don’t assume you will get funded “just because”
- DON’T apply everywhere: Don’t apply to every single funding program. Especially if you don’t meet the eligibility criteria for the program.
- DON’T forget deadlines: Don’t forget that every single funding program has deadlines. Be sure to know the deadlines before you apply.
- DON’T forget your plan: Don’t forget to have a business plan attached that explains your business and shows your need for funding.
- DON’T ask for too much: Don’t think just because money is available that you will get it. Ask for only what you need to be successful